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Episode 24 - Lawton

Visit the Holy City of the Wichitas, dig into some tender wood-smoked meats at John & Cooks Real Pit Bar-B-Que in Lawton, and get a fun, hands-on learning experience at the Museum of the Great Plains during Episode 24 of the Oklahoma Road Trip.

Locations

Explore the Holy City of the Wichitas, a 66-acre installation of numerous full-sized buildings and structures built from local granite in the 1930s to emulate Jerusalem during Biblical times.

Holy City of the Wichitas

Located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge just 22 miles northwest of Lawton, the Holy City of the Wichitas stands on a 66-acre area that looks much like Israel during Biblical times. Inside the city, you'll find numerous full-sized ...

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Savor delicious flavors in each bite of barbecue from John & Cook's in Lawton. Photo by Lori Duckworth/Oklahoma Tourism.

John & Cook's Real Pit Bar-B-Que

Don't let the small exterior of this restaurant put you off, because inside you'll find a meal overflowing with flavor. John & Cook's Bar-B-Que is a local Lawton favorite, famous for their hardwood smoked barbecue. Dine on ribs, ...

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History comes alive at Museum of the Great Plains, featuring interactive exhibits and self-directed activities for all ages. Photo by Lori Duckworth/Oklahoma Tourism.

Museum of the Great Plains

Visit the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton to see special collections spotlighting the cultural and natural history of the Great Plains of North America. Investigate the past, present and future of the area through interactive exhibits ...

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